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There were three gas pipeline explosions yesterday

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Old 02-11-2011, 02:09 PM
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Default There were three gas pipeline explosions yesterday

Ohio

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41526028



Pennsylvania

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...n_N.htm?csp=hf



Colorado

http://www.wtov9.com/news/26828384/d...=cmg_cntnt_rss



Infrastructure, it is a problem that is not being addressed. You would think there would be a good reason these companies leave their ancient infrastructure to fail before replacing it, but you got me on that one.
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It's F'ING COLD outside. Crazy stuff happens to metal at -30ºF.



Besides which, where are you going to get the money to replace all the gas infrastructure in the country?



and the oil

and the electrical

and the bridges

and the sewers

and the telephone



etc.




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